A healing posture practiced since the “beginning” by ancient Yogis. A regular headstand practice brings health and vitality to the practitioner. Sirsasana relieves stress and increase focus, increasing the blood flow to the head and brain, it can help to improve mental function keeping your mind sharp and clear.
The Sirsasana practice, as for all the asanas, develops strenght. As you are pushing down the floor with the forearms, shoulders and arms are active and so, the core muscles. To keep the legs up and a good balance, you will work on the core. The 90 percent of your weight is on your arms, and not on your head. At the beginning it might seems impossible or difficult to hold the pose and breath, but step by step you will increase the time to stay upside down.
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This asana stimulates the lymphatic system (directly connected to the immune system, you have a chance to alleviate sickness), boosting in positive energy and eliminating all the toxins. Works as a natural antidepressant, stimulates nervous system and calms the mind.
Build your confidence, eliminate your fear to fall – this is called the King of Asanas, that works on heating the body up. Cool it down after the performace with Sarvangasana (supported shoulderstand).
The ancient books have called Sirsasana the king of all asanas and the reasons are not hard to find. When we are born, normally the head comes out first and then the limbs. The skull encases the the brain, which controls the nervous system and the organs of sense. The brain is the seat of intelligence, knowledge, discrimination, wisdom and power. It is the seat of Brahman, the soul.
BKS Iyengar
The reversed movement helps us to see things with a different perspective. The heart is placed higher than the head. See the opportunities, approaching yourself from the inside, being aware of the present moment, and being able to check your ego. Stay upside down is a real challenge and when you conquer such a posture you will bring this challenge in your daily life. After the inversion rest a moment in Balasana, listen to yourself untill the breath and the heartbeat are back normal.
Avoid injuries, if it is the first time don’t practice alone and don’t jump up. Avoid the posture if you suffer from glaucoma, shoulder and neck injuries, cardiac problems, low pressure, if you are pregnant or you’re less than 10 years old.
Paolina
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